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Song Note Sunday #2: The Minnie Pearl (or How Art Breeds Art)

Alex Sings Posted on February 10, 2013 by AlexFebruary 10, 2013

The story behind this song is a story about how art cross-pollinates. Lunch in Hall’s Harbour, NS One summer’s day more than 17 years ago, when I was just beginning to write songs, my mom, my nana and I went … Continue reading →

Posted in #ruralculture, Art, Bay of Fundy, Cross-pollination, Family, Hall's Harbour, Harbourville, inspiration, Song Note Sundays, Song Notes, songwriting

Music and Politics

Alex Sings Posted on April 21, 2011 by AlexApril 21, 2011

It’s Earth Day Eve, Canada is in the midst of yet another federal election campaign and I’m thinking about the role of songwriters in a democracy. Last fall, I had the good fortune to hear Canadian singer-songwriter, Jon Brooks, perform … Continue reading →

Posted in activism, community, creativity, empowerment, inspiration, protest song

J.D. Salinger and the rural experience

Alex Sings Posted on January 23, 2011 by AlexJanuary 23, 2011

So, here I am in rural Nova Scotia – all settled in. And I’m loving it! I keep breaking out into this goofy grin, every time I see something pretty (which is constantly), every time I notice the quiet and … Continue reading →

Posted in Franny and Zooey, hermit, home, inspiration, Salinger

Why I love Twitter

Alex Sings Posted on March 31, 2010 by AlexMarch 31, 2010

Another month has rushed by and I find myself at the last minute again, wanting to write at least one post before the month is over. The easiest topic to write about tonight is something I’ve been thinking about a … Continue reading →

Posted in inspiration, social networking, Twitter
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